- Cost of Living
- Iran
- China
- Tehran
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tehran, Iran compared to Zhenjiang, China

Currency:
Food | - 46% | |||
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Food in Tehran (Iran) is 46% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 48,561 (元7) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 48,561 (元7) | 元10 | - 27% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 75,799 (元11) | 元10 | + 13% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6,154 (元0.92) | 元12 | - 92% | |
12 eggs, large | ﷼ 66,548 (元10) | 元8 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 31,062 (元4.64) | 元8 | - 42% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 22,742 (元3.40) | 元20 | - 83% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 44,683 (元7) | 元12 | - 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 23,399 (元3.49) | 元8 | - 56% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 元6.00 | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 元30 | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 30,406 (元4.54) | 元5.00 | - 9% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,702 (元1.60) | 元20 | - 92% | |
Housing | + 29% | |||
Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 29% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 13,606,100 (元2,032) | 元3,000 | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 27,559,500 (元4,116) | 元1,500 | + 174% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 4,181,670 (元625) | 元400 | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 31,907,300 (元4,766) | 元2,000 | + 138% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 18,934,200 (元2,828) | 元1,000 | + 183% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,232,650 (元184) | 元300 | - 39% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 235,716 (元35) | 元100 | - 65% | |
40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 22,058,100 (元3,295) | 元4,000 | - 18% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 12,531,300 (元1,872) | 元600 | + 212% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 130,485 (元19) | 元30 | - 35% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 187,550 (元28) | 元50 | - 44% | |
Clothes | - 33% | |||
Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 33% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 1,838,800 (元275) | 元300 | - 8% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 1,865,500 (元279) | 元500 | - 44% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,302,450 (元643) | 元500 | + 29% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 3,109,610 (元464) | 元500 | - 7% | |
Transportation | - 54% | |||
Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 54% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 935,810,000 (元139,777) | 元300,000 | - 53% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 3,746 (元0.56) | 元6.00 | - 91% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 510,228 (元76) | 元150 | - 49% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 170,524 (元25) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 5% | |||
Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 5% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 97,791 (元15) | 元10 | + 46% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 131,465 (元20) | 元20 | - 2% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 522,984 (元78) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 122,074 (元18) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 139,529 (元21) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 123,403 (元18) | 元30 | - 39% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 63,378 (元9) | 元12 | - 21% | |
Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 63,769 (元10) | 元5.00 | + 90% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 244,813 (元37) | - | - | |
Entertainment | ||||
Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 614,938 (元92) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 223,188 (元33) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 1,164,570 (元174) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 185,148 (元28) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 136,263 (元20) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ﷼ 23,417,200 (元3,498) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 936 (元0.14) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,541,910 (元230) | - | - | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 20,468 (元3.06) | - | - | |
TOTAL | - 31% |

These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
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Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 31% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元9,500
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元6,575
(﷼ 44,017,861)
in Tehran.
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